1 Dorsal fins are found on the back of the fish. 2  There may be up to three of them. 3  The fish uses this fin for balance in the water and sudden movements. 4  Caudal fins are also known as tail fins.5  This is what we refer to as the fish's tail. 6  Anal fins are on the ventral (bottom) surface of the fish, behind the anus. Dorsal fins are found on the back of the fish. 2  There may be up to three of them. 3  The fish uses this fin for balance in the water and sudden movements. 4  Caudal fins are also known as tail fins.
The oxidation number for phosphorus is +3: four covalent bonds with oxygen atoms yield +4 and the central charge yields -1. The oxidation numbers of oxygen and hydrogen are -2â¦ and +1 respectively. The oxidation number of the overall ion is -1.
Best Answer: zero. The oxidation numbers of all elements are zero. Do not confuse charges and formal charges with oxidation numbers. If you invoke the concept of charge when discussing oxidation numbers you have not understood that oxidation numbers are merely a chemist's system for bookkeeping.